Recipe: Christmas Pretzel Hugs

I have made these bite-sized treats a couple times this holiday season, and they've been a hit with my family and friends! They're super easy to make, and take only about 10 minutes total of work.

Makes: about 70
Time: 20 minutes
What You Need:
1 pkg. Milk Chocolate M&Ms
1 pkg. Hershey's Chocolate Hugs, unwrapped
Pretzel Squares (not the buttered ones!)

What You Do:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the 30-40 pretzel squares onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a single unwrapped Hug onto the center each pretzel, and put in the oven for 4-5 minutes (until the hugs are shiny, but not runny). Take one M&M and lightly press it into the center of each hug. When you have finished with the whole tray, place them into the fridge to cool for about 10 minutes.

I got the recipe from Cooking Classy's blog.

My Holiday Playlist

Having the perfect Winter Playlist is essential for getting into the holiday mood! I use Spotify to build mine, since it has almost all of the artists and holiday albums I love :) Everybody has their own holiday favorites, and I wanted to share mine with you!

Here is a list of the songs on my Winter Playlist, all of which are available on Spotify.

Cool Yule Louis Armstrong

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Michael Bublé

Frosty the Snowman Harry Connick Jr.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer John Denver

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Bing Crosby

The Christmas Waltz She & Him

Blue Christmas Harry Connick Jr.

The Christmas Song John Denver

Sleigh Ride Ella Fitzgerald
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Andy Williams

I've Got my Love to Keep Me Warm Frank Sinatra

Santa Claus is Coming to Town Michael Bublé

We Need a Little Christmas Angela Lansbury

White Christmas Bing Crosby

Twelve Days of Christmas John Denver

Here Come Santa Claus Elvis Presley

What Are You Doing New Years Eve? Ella Fitzgerald

Baby It's Cold Outside She & Him

Silver Bells John Denver

Holly Jolly Christmas Burl Ives

It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas Michael Bublé

Santa Baby Megan Nicole

Let it Snow! Frank Sinatra

Silver Bells- ft. Xenia Blake Shelton

Please, Daddy John Denver

Deck the Halls Georgia Strait

Silent Night Michael Bublé

All I Want for Christmas is You Mariah Carey

I'll Be Home For Christmas Dolly Parton

White Christmas John Denver

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Jackson 5

November Favorites

Now that November is at a close... I thought I was share with you all some of my November favorites! My goal is to share my top 5 favorite things at the end of every month with y'all, and this is my first time doing so. I say we jump right in!

1. Vineyard Vines Long-Sleeve Vintage Whale Graphic Pocket T-Shirt
   This shirt is so comfy- it's made of super soft cotton-jersey, and keeps me warm on those 60˚ fall days. I got my shirt in navy blue for a twin day outfit with a friend during our school's homecoming week!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Eos "Summer Fruit" Lip Balm
   I am a big fan of Eos lip balm, and I have to say that Summer Fruit is one of my favorite flavors. Although it's fall, it's a fruity flavor and not too overwhelming
   
   
   
   
   
3. Paper Towns, John Green
   I love a good book, and John Green always delivers! His book Paper Towns was really addictive, and he had me never wanting to put it down! I really recommend it, especially if you're looking for a suspenseful novel!
   
   
   
   
   
4. Banana Republic Skinny Jeans
   I was so excited when I slipped these on in the dressing room: they fit perfectly! Banana Republic and Gap are known for their good quality jeans, and this is my first pair. Let me tell you, they're living up to all the hype! I love the dark wash, as well as the (gold?) stitching!
   
   
   
   
   
5. Chevron Wristlet
   I got this as a birthday gift earlier this year, and I have found myself using it a lot now later in the year. It's easy to slip into my backpack, and doesn't hold too many things, which helps me limit what I can carry.
   
   
   
   
   

   Thanks for reading! What are your November favorites? Tell me in the comment section! 

Holiday Checklist

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the winter holiday season has finally started! I am the only one in my household who seems to get excited over putting up Christmas decorations: but hey, I'm fine with that- more fun for me! Every year, I like to make a checklist of things I would like to do during the month of December. Some of the things on the list are just for fun, and some are things I need to do.

I thought that it would be fun to share my list with you this year, so here we go!

Holiday Checklist

• Make "Iced Gingerbread Cookies"
• Drink Hot Chocolate on a cold day
• See "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay"
• Read Breakfast at Tiffany's and Yes Please
• Get a J.Crew Sweater
• Work on finding some good statement necklaces
• Go through closet; get rid of things I don't need/that don't fit
• Purchase Hunter Boots (!!!)
• Make peppermint bark
• Make all A's in classes
• Study for Mid-Terms!
• Make Holiday Sugar Cookies
• Purchase Riding Boots (Target?)
• Purchase Kendra Scott "Elle" Earrings
• Put up wreath
• Put up tree
• Put up holiday decorations

Thanks for reading my list! If you have a holiday to-do list, I would love it if you told me about it in the comment section; I would love to see it!

La Clé Necklace!

On Prep on a Budget's blog, I won a giveaway for a La Clé Key Necklace a few days ago! If you don't know about this company, they make colorful key necklaces- each necklace color meaning something different. When the colors the key fade over time, you absorb the good energies and traits in the necklace!

I was super excited when I found out I won, and the package just came in today! I was so happy when I came home from a rough day at school (someone took my uniform shirt in gym- let's hope it was an accident :( ) to find this lovely package waiting for me on my desk.

Here we go....

I'm in love!!!

This necklace is just too cute, and I can't wait to wear it and show y'all some outfits I incorporate it with! Plan on seeing it some more on here ;) I would like to thank La Clé and Prep on a Budget for this awesome giveaway!

Fall Favorites!

The fall is my favorite time of the year: the air is crisp, there's always a slight breeze, and nature is just so beautiful as the leaves are changing colors and things are getting cooler. Another fun part of fall is all of the warm and beautiful clothing that comes with it. Sweaters, boots, and jeans galore! What more could a girl want? Here are some of my favorite articles of clothing for those of you seeking fashion advice this fall season:

1. Puffer Vests
Vests are, and have always been, one thing that I love about fall fashion. They can go with a polo, a button up, or a cable-knit sweater: vests look good with just about anything underneath. There are all kinds to choose from as well (puffer, fleece, etc.) . Here are a few of my favorites:

J.Crew Excursion Quilted Down Vest

Patagonia Re-Tool Fleece Vest

Lilly Pulitzer Getaway Quilted Vest

J.Crew Factory Novelty Quilted Puffer Vest

2. Crew-Neck Sweaters

I. Love. Crew. Neck. Sweaters. They are so cute, and look great with almost any bottoms. I more specifically like waffle weave or cable knit sweaters, but any kind is really great. It's good to have a few go-to solid colors,for when you want to pair them with patterned pants or are going for a very "basic" look, but it's great to have a couple patterned ones in your closet for some fun outfit combinations! Target, J.Crew, and Old Navy all have great sweaters in a wide array of colors and designs. A few of my favorites:

J.Crew Cambridge Cable Crewneck Sweater

Vineyard Vines Anchor Fair Isle Sweater

Brooks Brothers Fair Isle Snowflake Crewneck Sweater

J.Crew Cambridge Cable Crewneck Sweater

3. Boots

Any kind of boots, too. Some of my favorites are Riding, Hunter, and Bean boots! While boots can often be a costly addition to a girl's wardrobe, but they certainly don't have to be! Getting name-brand clothing isn't always necessary, especially when it comes to basics. Target, Madden, and plenty of others brands & stores often carry great riding boots, and Target also carries super cute rain boots. This goes to show that you don't have to wipe out your wallet to look nice!

Hunter Original Tall Wellington Boots

L.L.Bean 8" Bean Boots

Lauren Conrad Riding Boots

Target Novel Dot Rain Boots

These are not all of my fall essentials, but just a few on the list. If you would like to see more of my fall favorites, check out my Pinterest for some Fall Pinsperation  or my Fall Lookbook. Thanks for reading!